Registered Midwife Casual Position
Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

Mō te tūranga / About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Midwife to fulfil a casual position at Te Whatu Ora Lakes. We are a busy secondary care maternity unit, overseeing 1250 births per annum, with a full range of secondary obstetric services. We provide a supportive medical team and colleagues in a friendly hospital that is big enough to offer clinical variety but small enough to provide great team relationships. This is an opportunity to combine job satisfaction with enjoyable lifestyle options in one of New Zealand’s prime tourist areas.

You will be responsible for:

• Provision of clinical midwifery services in accordance with the Midwifery Council scope of practise
• Provision of primary and secondary maternity services as part of our inter-disciplinary clinical teams
• Being committed to maintaining clinical skills in accordance with organisational best practice guidelines
• Being committed to continuous quality improvement activities

Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora's commitment to child protection, you will be subject to ‘safety checks’ under the Children’s Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.

Mō koe / About you
The successful application will have:

• Current New Zealand Registration and Annual Practicing Certificate Midwifery Certificate
• Recent clinical experience in midwifery practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with all stakeholders
• Commitment to being a team player

Awhe utu / Salary range
Salary range: $79,261 to $108,008 pro rated to hours worked

Mō Tātou | About us
Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities such as mountain biking, skiing, and fishing. Family friendly beaches are also an hour’s drive away. The Lakes district has a growing multi-cultural community and is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience in an excellent and supportive work environment.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou / What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Free staff parking
• A supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment
• Free flu vaccination
• Discounts (with local businesses)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity, click “apply now” or visit our careers page at https://www.lakesdhb.govt.nz.The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.

Please beware of recruitment scams. Health New Zealand recruitment processes do not ask candidates for money at any stage.

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